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Procedures

Ch 3 Workbook

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The science of the structure of the body. Anatomy
The study of the function of the body organs. Physiology
The detailed study of the body of knowledge relating to the bones of the body. Osteology
List the 4 fundamental planes of the body: * Coronal * Sagittal * Transverse * Oblique
Any plane passing vertically through the body from front to back and dividing the body into right and left segments. Sagittal plane
Any plane passing vertically through the body from side to side and dividing the body into anterior and posterior segments. Coronal plane
The plane that passes vertically through the midline of the body from side to side and divides the body into equal anterior and posterior segments. Midcoronal
The plane passing through the midline of the body and dividing it into equal right and left halves. Midsagittal
A plane that passes crosswise through the body and divides the body into superior and inferior segments. Transverse or horizontal plane
List the 2 major cavities of the torso: * Thoracic * Abdominal
List 6 structures found in the thoracic cavity: * Trachea * Esophagus * Lungs * Pleural membranes * Pericardium * Heart and great vessels
List 10 structures found in the abdominal cavity: * Peritoneum * Liver * Gallbladder * Pancreas * Spleen * Stomach * Intestines * Kidneys * Ureters * Major blood vessels
List 3 structures found in the pelvic cavity: * Rectum * Urinary bladder * Parts of the reproductive system
List the 4 quadrants of the body: * Right upper quadrant (RUQ) * Left upper quadrant (LUQ) * Right lower quadrant (RLQ) * Left lower quadrant (LLQ)
List the 9 regions of the abdomen: * Right hypochondrium * Left hypochondrium * Epigastrium * Right lateral * Left lateral * Umbilical * Right Inguinal * Left Inguinal * Hypogastrium
List the 4 major types of body habitus: * Sthenic (50%) * Hyposthenic (35%) * Asthenic (10%) * Hypersthenic (5%)
List 10 structures found in the abdominal cavity: * Peritoneum * Liver * Gallbladder * Pancreas * Spleen * Stomach * Intestines * Kidneys * Ureters * Major blood vessels
List 3 structures found in the pelvic cavity: * Rectum * Urinary bladder * Parts of the reproductive system
List the 4 quadrants of the body: * Right upper quadrant (RUQ) * Left upper quadrant (LUQ) * Right lower quadrant (RLQ) * Left lower quadrant (LLQ)
List the 9 regions of the abdomen: * Right hypochondrium * Left hypochondrium * Epigastrium * Right lateral * Left lateral * Umbilical * Right Inguinal * Left Inguinal * Hypogastrium
List the 4 major types of body habitus: * Sthenic (50%) * Hyposthenic (35%) * Asthenic (10%) * Hypersthenic (5%)
How many bones comprise the typical adult skeleton? 206
List the 2 main skeletal divisions that make up the bony framework of the body: * Axial * Appendicular
List the 4 main parts of the appendicular skeleton: * Upper limbs * Lower limbs * Shoulder girdle * Pelvic girdle
List the 4 main parts of the axial skeleton: * Skull * Ribs * Sternum * Vertebral column
Tough, fibrous membrane that covers the bone (except where the bone is covered by articular cartilage) Periosteum
Inner trabeculated portion of the bone. Spongy bone
Outer layer of bony tissue. Compact bone
Central cylindrical canal of long bones. Medullary cavity
List the 5 (shape) classifications of bones: * Long * Short * Flat * Sesamoid * Irregular
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